Can I promote my product or service here?
The rule "No Spam or Advertising" says recommendations are okay but spam and advertising are not, and you should ask the mod team first if you are unsure.
Subreddit guides
r/IWantOut rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/IWantOut: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 2,070,675
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Entrepreneur advice and questions
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Stay on the topic of legal immigration: This is not a political subreddit. Immigration and politics might be linked, but posts/comments should be primarily about immigration. Primarily political comments/posts will be removed and may result in a temporary or permanent ban.
- Nothing illegal: No requesting or giving advice on how to conduct illegal activities, including marriage to strangers. We want you to be safe, and, furthermore, such posts violate reddit's sitewide policies
- Be detailed in your post: When requesting/giving advice, please be as detailed as possible when describing your situation: country of origin/destination, age range, education, qualifications, budget, etc. We do not allow "->anywhere" posts except in exceptional situations (i.e., seeking asylum). We expect posters to have done some research and to have an idea where they want to move. Large areas including many are not allowed although consideration may be given based on the poster's situation.
- Observe the title format: Observe the title format. All posts must follow our prescribed title format, violations of this will be removed. [More information can be found on the wiki.](https://www.reddit.com/r/IWantOut/wiki/titleformat) We don't allow "-> anywhere" (or "Europe", "EU", "Asia", "Africa") posts.
- No Spam or Advertising: Recommendations are OK; spam/advertising is not. If you're not sure if your post follows this, ask the mod team before posting
- No reposts of identical questions: Reposting because you don't like the advice given is not allowed. If your situation has changed or you learned new information, you can make a new post focusing on those differences.
- No telling people a place is full: Telling someone a place is full or using similar language will result in an immediate and permanent ban. Please note that telling someone that a country has a housing crisis is essentially the same thing as saying that a place is full.
Works well
- A detailed reply to someone asking about visa pathways for a specific country, sharing what you know and linking your tool only if it directly solves their problem.
- A question post that follows the exact wiki title format and includes your age, education, budget, and target country.
- Asking the mod team for permission before posting anything that could be seen as a recommendation or promotion.
Avoid
- Do not say a country is full or mention a housing crisis, because the rule "No telling people a place is full" bans that language and will get you permanently banned.
- Do not post anything political, because the rule "Stay on the topic of legal immigration" says political posts will be removed and can lead to a ban.
- Do not repost the same question because you did not like the answers, since the rule "No reposts of identical questions" forbids it.
- Do not suggest or ask about illegal methods like marriage to strangers, because the rule "Nothing illegal" says that violates reddit policies.
- Do not use vague destinations like anywhere or Europe in your title, because the rule "Observe the title format" says those are not allowed.
What r/IWantOut Is For
This community is for people who want to leave their country and move somewhere else through legal immigration. The public description calls it Reddit's expatriate community. People post here to ask for advice on how to relocate, what visas or pathways exist, and what steps to take. The rules make clear that posts must be about legal immigration, not politics, and that people asking for advice need to share real details about themselves.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that matters most for marketing is "No Spam or Advertising". It says recommendations are okay but spam and advertising are not, and it tells you to ask the mod team first if you are unsure. The rule "Stay on the topic of legal immigration" also matters because anything political gets removed and can get you banned. The rule "Be detailed in your post" matters because vague posts without specifics get removed. The rule "Observe the title format" matters because every post must follow a prescribed format or it gets taken down.
What To Post
A good post here follows the exact title format required by the wiki and includes specific personal details like your country of origin, destination, age range, education, qualifications, and budget. If you are a founder doing respectful marketing, the only safe path is to offer genuine recommendations when someone asks a question your product or service can help with, without making it look like an ad. You should never post a promotion cold. Instead, answer a specific question with useful detail and mention your tool only if it directly helps the person asking. The rule "No Spam or Advertising" says recommendations are okay, so a helpful, detailed reply that happens to recommend something relevant can work, but you should ask the mod team first if you are unsure.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything political, because the rule "Stay on the topic of legal immigration" says political posts and comments will be removed and can cause a temporary or permanent ban. Avoid illegal advice, including marriage to strangers, because the rule "Nothing illegal" forbids it. Avoid vague posts, because the rule "Be detailed in your post" says you must include details like your country of origin, destination, age, education, and budget. Avoid wrong title formats, because the rule "Observe the title format" says violations will be removed. Avoid reposting the same question, because the rule "No reposts of identical questions" does not allow it unless your situation has changed. Most importantly, never tell someone a place is full or has a housing crisis, because the rule "No telling people a place is full" says that will cause an immediate and permanent ban.
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Common questions about r/IWantOut
What title format do I need to use?
The rule "Observe the title format" requires all posts to follow a prescribed format found on the wiki, and posts that violate it will be removed.
What details do I need to include in my post?
The rule "Be detailed in your post" asks for your country of origin and destination, age range, education, qualifications, and budget.
Can I post that I want to move anywhere?
No, the rule "Be detailed in your post" says they do not allow anywhere posts except in exceptional situations like seeking asylum.
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